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Council unanimously confirms Eric Pelletier as Bangor fire chief
Summary
Council approved Order 26‑255 appointing Eric Pelletier as fire chief and authorizing an employment agreement; councilors praised his experience and the vote was 9‑0.
The Bangor City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Eric Pelletier as the city's next fire chief and authorized an employment agreement under Order 26‑255.
Councilors praised Pelletier's background: he joined the department as a lieutenant in 2015, was promoted to captain in 2018, and served as deputy fire chief for eight years. The order noted Pelletier's more than 26 years of fire service, leadership roles in Penobscot County mutual aid organizations, and academic credentials in fire science. Council members offered congratulations and the roll call recorded a 9‑0 vote to confirm the appointment.
Pelletier addressed the council to accept the position, thanked prior chiefs and department staff, and emphasized continued focus on public and personnel safety.
